What makes a 1969 911 unique?

[beh911]

Folks,

After researching the 69 MY on this fabulous site, I had this idea for a thread: How about an attempt at an evolving, definitive thread for all things unique to 69. Not only was the this year a 'first' for Porsche on a number of somewhat obvious fronts (longer wheelbase comes to mind), but it was also a year of 'onlys', as well as 'firsts and onlys' and 'lasts' (wasn't the MFI pump unique to 69?).

My thoughts for the thread are on the objective side, but opinions on 69 uniqueness are fine. So any parts (unobtanium, NLA, readily available) or one off design attempts by the factory and the reason or opinion for change are welcome. The posts could be across T,E, and S cars, but an S emphasis is most interesting (to me at least). Basically, I want to learn from this knowledgeable group of enthusiasts, so please indulge me .

Pictures and part numbers, opinions on scarcity or newer alternatives are all welcome. References to other threads would be great as well.

I'll start with a few I found today:

The clutch disk is unique and scarce, NLA from Porsche:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...69-clutch-disk

The rear decklid was unique according to this thread, starting mid year 68 and ending in 69:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...2-rear-decklid


OVERALL THREAD SUMMARIZING BEGINS HERE:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post517702

Sources include contributors on S Registry, The Porsche911 Story by Frere, and Excellence was Expected by Ludvigsen

[NV Stig]

The 67 and 69S are the oddball vehicles that make them unique. The MFI on the 69S was the first one put on a 911. It is also the only one put on the 2.0 liter engine. It went to 2.2 in 1970. The 69 is also the only LWB with the 2.0 engine in it. I think the 69 was the first year to use 2 6 volt batteries for weight distribution. Please check me on this one

[kenikh]

The 67 and 69S are the oddball vehicles that make them unique. The MFI on the 69S was the first one put on a 911. It is also the only one put on the 2.0 liter engine. It went to 2.2 in 1970. The 69 is also the only LWB with the 2.0 engine in it. I think the 69 was the first year to use 2 6 volt batteries for weight distribution. Please check me on this one

Minor correction...the batteries were twin 12V.

[Minoclan]

I just bought an Irish Green 69T this weekend. This should be fun.

[edmayo]

First year for dual batteries, revised heat/fresh air system, CD ignition on E and S, hand throttle, flip out door map pockets, new style ball joint, VIN on riveted plate on A pillar, fuel vapor collector under cowl, 6" wheels, aluminum S frt. calipers, sealed rear axle bearings, glue on inside rear view mirror, front vent windows became fixed, horn grills were smaller, first production use of front oil cooler, black wiper blades and arms, and a one year only wiring harness.

[Mr9146]

and a one year only wiring harness.

Saved the best for last, eh?

[edmayo]

Ah yes Marco, you've been there haven't you

[jeff eelkema]

Just to clarify NV Stig's comments, MFI was also fitted to 69Es

[NV Stig]

Jeff is right! I had to check on that, but he is spot on. I guess that goes without saying when you have an E I didn't know that tid bit, I learned my one thing for the day. Also, 69 was the first year for the magnesium crank case.

[smedley]

OK, THE most unique...not first with '69 MY......but one year only

Wiring harness for all '69 911s and 912s......the three plug connectors with brackets at the front of the engine compartment. Dropped with MY '70.